Surfing a rich wave

It's that time of the year again when the best female surfers on the planet converge on the Northern Beaches of Sydney to compete in the richest women's stand alone surfing event in the world.

The Commonwealth Bank Beachley Classic is going to be held at Dee Why Beach, Sydney from Sept 30 - Oct 5th. Offering a $US100,000 prize purse and 10% bonus ratings points, this contest is a crucial part of the ASP Women's World Tour.

I retired from full time professional surfing at this event last year on the provision that I was to compete in two events this year. The first was the Ripcurl Pro at Bells Beach in April, and this now being my last, right here in my home town. My passion now lies beyond the surf, in business, charity work, mentoring and giving back to a sport that has provided me with so much over the last 20 years.

It's exciting to be able to stage the richest event in the world and none of it would have been possible without the generous support of all of the sponsors including The Commonwealth Bank, Events NSW, Tourism NSW, Oakley and Warringah Council.

On Friday afternoon and all day Saturday there is also the Warringah Community Food and Wine Fair, latin dancing classes and the Dee Why Grand Celebrity Surf Challlenge.

I encourage everyone to come down and witness the best females in the world battle it out in one of Sydney's most iconic surf breaks at Dee Why this week.

I'm slightly nervous as it's been six months since I pulled on a rashvest, but at the same time I'm looking forward to seeing just how far women's surfing has come and watching the next generation take it to a whole new level.

See you there!

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Yeah you're not bad but you are no Chris McGinness!!! So is Kelly going to do the unbelievable or are you back out boys?

I think the longer the guitar is kept away from him the better, as opposed to Kirk who can play (sax not sport or even use a razor in a reasonable manner!).

I hear ole' Frank Bennett wowed 'em last week?

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Regarded as history’s best female surfer, Layne Beachley is a seven-time world champion. But her drive doesn’t stop at the water’s edge. She's had success with her Beachley Athletic and in 2006, Layne staged the richest event in women’s surfing. Recently retired, Layne has turned her focus to investing in Australia’s future by inspiring young women to realise their full potential with her Aim For The Stars Foundation.